Thai Transgender Activist Wins Provincial Election
By Gretchen_J on Politics from advocate.com
She's a model, actress, singer, former beauty queen, activist, business owner and PhD candidate. Now, Yollada “Nok” Suanyo can add politician to the list. Suanyo, who is the lead singer of the all-trans band "Venus Fly Trap," ran as an Independent in Thailand’s Nan province, and was elected to the position of financial officer. She is now the highest-ranking transgender politician in Thailand.


